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Live Storytelling ​ ​Welcome friends! Bienvenue mes amis! Join us for classic tales with delightful characters and surprising twists! Rejoignez-nous pour des contes classiques avec des personnages charmants et des rebondissements surprenants! We love performing at schools and festivals! Our newest performance is bilingual (French/English) Connect with Prologue for the Performing Arts for booking info. "Catch Me in the Kitchen Story Adventures is a masterpiece of the imagination. This show is nothing short of delightful, and enjoyable for the whole family. They are dedicated to bringing each character to life, not only in the way they speak, but through their physical acting as well — flawless. This lovely piece of storytelling theatre bears viewing more than once." ★★★★★ — Shelley Cook, Winnipeg Free Press “...an entertaining delight that promises to please audiences young and old… a magical showcase — one that makes a perfect introduction to the theatre.” — Joshua Chong, The Toronto Star ​ "We were delighted to host 'Catch me in the kitchen' at our school for our Kinder to Grade 3 students. Ginette and Stephen's reimagined fairy tales kept the students at the edge of their seats waiting to see what would happen next! The giggles were contagious and staff equally enjoyed the performance. Ginette and Stephen are exceptionally good at captivating the young audience's attention with their dynamic performance. We can't wait to see what they will come up with next!" - Anne Marie Jacoby, St. Cecilia School, Toronto ​ ​ Who will outsmart “the most handsome, most daring, most petrifyingly feared wolf in all the province of Ontario?” Join us for reimagined classic tales with delightful characters and surprising twists! A joyous storytelling treat of a show! Perfect for children ages 4-10 and families craving humorous and warm-hearted entertainment. From the cocreators of Night Feed ★★★★★ “Profoundly compelling.” – Now Magazine Fool’s Gold ★★★★★ “...mastery of physical comedy” – Edmonton Sun Snack Music ★★★★★ “The party starts as soon as you walk into the theatre.” – CBC

Live Storytelling Join us for classic tales with delightful characters and surprising twists! Rejoignez-nous pour des contes classiques avec des personnages charmants et des rebondissements surprenants! We love performing at schools and festivals! Our newest performance is bilingual (French/English) Connect with Prologue for the Performing Arts for booking info. "Catch Me in the Kitchen Story Adventures is a masterpiece of the imagination. This show is nothing short of delightful, and enjoyable for the whole family. They are dedicated to bringing each character to life, not only in the way they speak, but through their physical acting as well — flawless. This lovely piece of storytelling theatre bears viewing more than once." ★★★★★ — Shelley Cook, Winnipeg Free Press “...an entertaining delight that promises to please audiences young and old… a magical showcase — one that makes a perfect introduction to the theatre.” — Joshua Chong, The Toronto Star ​ "We were delighted to host 'Catch me in the kitchen' at our school for our Kinder to Grade 3 students. Ginette and Stephen's reimagined fairy tales kept the students at the edge of their seats waiting to see what would happen next! The giggles were contagious and staff equally enjoyed the performance. Ginette and Stephen are exceptionally good at captivating the young audience's attention with their dynamic performance. We can't wait to see what they will come up with next!" - Anne Marie Jacoby, St. Cecilia School, Toronto ​ ​ Who will outsmart “the most handsome, most daring, most petrifyingly feared wolf in all the province of Ontario?” Join us for reimagined classic tales with delightful characters and surprising twists! A joyous storytelling treat of a show! Perfect for children ages 4-10 and families craving humorous and warm-hearted entertainment. From the cocreators of Night Feed ★★★★★ “Profoundly compelling.” – Now Magazine Fool’s Gold ★★★★★ “...mastery of physical comedy” – Edmonton Sun Snack Music ★★★★★ “The party starts as soon as you walk into the theatre.” – CBC

​ Fan Art We would love to see what you imagine of the characters and events in our stories! Grownups: submit your child's artwork here and we'll post it on our fridge below. 20220502_165445_edited 'The Lion and the Mouse' by Charlie, age 11 'Stickers' by Oliver, age 4 20220502_165445_edited 1/9

​ Reviews of Selected Work CATCH ME IN THE KITCHEN STORY ADVENTURES “With nothing more than two actors, some simple props and a whole lot of imagination, ‘Catch Me in the Kitchen Story Adventures’ is an entertaining delight that promises to please audiences young and old. This bilingual adventure had Sunday’s audience of tikes giggling in their seats… a magical showcase — one that makes a perfect introduction to the theatre.” – Joshua Chong, The Toronto Star ​ ​ SELECTED REVI EWS OF STORYT ELLER GINETTE MOHR ‘NIGHT FEED’ - CANVAS SKY THEATRE “...deeply honest storytelling and the performers keep it profoundly compelling…” NNNNN – NOW Magazine Winner: Best of Fringe, Toronto 2019 “...hilariously funny, …an ingeniously creative look at a night alone with a new baby.” – Mooney on Theatre ‘FISH FACE’ - THE QUICKENING THEATRE “Writer/performer Ginette Mohr completely enchants us in this imaginative, dark fairy tale about a woman’s adventures in a vivid underwater universe.” NNNNN – NOW Magazine Winner: “Cultchivating the Fringe Award” - Vancouver Fringe Festival. NOW Magazine Toronto Fringe Critic’s Pick for Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performance and Outstanding Design. ‘THE TRUTH ABOUT COMETS’ - THE QUICKENING THEATRE “...magical production… three generations of female relatives in a work that’s emotionally rich and theatrically inventive.” NNNN – NOW Magazine “Fast-paced, funny and deeply moving…” ★★★★ ½ – Theatromania Winner: “Best of Fringe” at the Toronto Fringe Festival NOW Magazine Toronto Fringe Critic’s Pick for Outstanding New Play, Outstanding Production, Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Direction SELECTED REVIEWS OF STORYTELLER STEPHEN LAFRENIE ​ ‘THRU A GLASS DARKLY’ - GRAPHIC MIME THEATRE “At last, Toronto’s Graphic Mime Theatre has produced solid evidence of mime’s power to soar…Individual scenes often seem like a kind of theatrical poetry…” – Toronto Star, 1987 'FOOL’S GOLD' - METAPHYSICAL THEATRE “Pantalone (Stephen La Frenie- displaying the mastery of physical comedy that his years as a mime have left him) … This is a company completely in control of its material… Great moves. Great masks. I could find nothing wrong with this show…” ★★★★★ – Edmonton Sun, 2001 'THE LAST MAN ON EARTH' - KEYSTONE THEATRE “…a slick, precise and funny hour that leaves you wonderfully entertained and with the feeling you have been in the presence of high art… LaFrenie is a one-man ballet company using his natural grace and supple body to express a myriad of emotions — without saying a word. ★★★★ ½ – Edmonton Sun, 2012 'MASK MESSENGER' - FAUSTWORK MASK THEATRE “...I was thrilled with Stephen's performance. The show was magical, powerful, and captivating…undoubtedly the best secondary level presentation that I have seen.” Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, 2003 ​ ​ Stephen LaFrenie Reviews

Media PRESS KIT for Catch Me in th e Kitchen Story Adventures CLICK HERE Selected Media Coverage “With nothing more than two actors, some simple props and a whole lot of imagination, ‘Catch Me in the Kitchen Story Adventures’ is an entertaining delight that promises to please audiences young and old… a magical showcase — one that makes a perfect introduction to the theatre.” – Joshua Chong, The Toronto Star ​ Ginette Mohr's interview with Sesayarts Magazine ​

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​ Bite-sized stories and music! An English-French podcast for kids ages 4-10. Each snack offers a reimagined folktale, fairytale, or original story. Great for families craving humorous and warm-hearted entertainment. Plus, there's a chance to discover new French words as the tales unfold. So go ahead and grab a delicious story break! ​ Hosted by Professor Pineapple and featuring special guests, these snacks will hold you over and wet your appetite for the main course of Audio Adventures. ​

​ Audio Adventures Episode 1 60 min. ​ Gather around the kitchen table, by the fireplace, tucked into bed, in the car, or wherever you are for some adventure and music. And you might just learn a few French words along the way! Episode 1 includes original music and three classic tales reimagined with delightful characters and surprising twists. Listen Lupus Maximus and the Three Little Pigs Story Sample 00:00 / 00:54 Two brother pigs come to appreciate their little sister’s ingenuity when she outsmarts “...the most handsome, most daring, most petrifyingly feared wolf in all the province of Ontario.” The Princess and the Pea Story Sample 00:00 / 01:05 A lonely prince opens his castle door to find a muddy girl standing there, soaked from head to foot. His mother, the queen, takes one look at the stranger who claims to be royalty and says, “Where are your jewels and crown? And goodness gracious, are you wearing pants?! Les pantalons?” In this tale, appearances are not always what they seem. The Tortoise and the Hare Story Sample 00:00 / 01:03 “What? You want to race me? I’m the fastest thing around here!” The Hare kicked up a trail of dust. The Tortoise took a slow, determined step. So began an epic race in a small Canadian town that found itself trending around the world. Commentaires "C'était drôle et joyeux. Je veux l'écouter à nouveau!" Taj, 7 ans « Cette aventure audio est tellement géniale ! Elle a vraiment donné vie aux histoires traditionnelles. Mon fils a éclaté de rire pendant certaines parties. Il a capté des mots français et les a même répétés ! De haute qualité, bien produit, amusant et éducatif ! Nous voulons en savoir plus!" Rachel Borwein, mère « C'est drôle et intéressant. La narration était géniale ! Zoé, 9 ans How to Purchase

Live Storytelling COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON AUG 1-10 2024 Saskatoon Fringe TICKETS "Catc h Me in the Kitchen Story Adventures is a masterpiece of the imagination. This show is nothing short of delightful, and enjoyable for the whole family. They are dedicated to bringing each character to life, not only in the way they speak, but through their physical acting as w ell — flawless . This lovely piece of storytelling theatre bears viewing more than once." ★★★★★ — Shelley Cook, Winnipeg Free Press “...an entertaining delight that promises to please audiences young and old… a magical showcase — one that makes a perfect introduction to the theatr e.” — Joshua Chong, The Toronto Star ​ "We were delighted to host 'Catch me in the kitchen' at our school for our Kinder to Grade 3 students. Ginette and Stephen's reimagined fairy tales kept the students at the edge of their seats waiting to see what would happen next! The giggles were contagious and staff equally enjoyed the performance. Ginette and Stephen are exceptionally good at captivating the young audience's attention with their dynamic performance. We can't wait to see what they will come up with next!" - Anne Marie Jacoby, St. Cecilia School, Toronto ​ Directed by Liz Pounsett Written by Ginette Mohr & Stephen LaFrenie Performed by Ginette Mohr*, Stephen LaFrenie* & Chantale Groulx Music by Tim Freeman & The Pickle Peppers Backdrop design by Anne Solomon * appears courtesy of the Canadian Actors' Equity Association ​ Who will outsmart “the most handsome, most daring, most petrifyingly feared wolf in all the province of Ontario?” Join us for reimagined classic tales with delightful characters and surprising twists! A joyous storytelli ng treat of a show! Perfect for children ages 4-10 and families craving humorous and warm-hearted entertainment. From the cocreators of Night Feed ★★★★★ “Profoundly compelling.” – Now Magazine Fool’s Gold ★★★★★ “...mastery of physical comedy” – Edmonton Sun Snack Music ★★★★★ “The party starts as soon as you walk into the theatre.” – CBC

​ Audio Adventures Episode 1 60 min. ​ Gather around the kitchen table, by the fireplace, tucked into bed, in the car, or wherever you are for some adventure and music. And you might just learn a few French words along the way! Episode 1 includes original music and three classic tales reimagined with delightful characters and surprising twists. Listen Lupus Maximus and the Three Little Pigs Story Sample 00:00 / 00:54 Two brother pigs come to appreciate their little sister’s ingenuity when she outsmarts “...the most handsome, most daring, most petrifyingly feared wolf in all the province of Ontario.” The Princess and the Pea Story Sample 00:00 / 01:05 A lonely prince opens his castle door to find a muddy girl standing there, soaked from head to foot. His mother, the queen, takes one look at the stranger who claims to be royalty and says, “Where are your jewels and crown? And goodness gracious, are you wearing pants?! Les pantalons?” In this tale, appearances are not always what they seem. The Tortoise and the Hare Story Sample 00:00 / 01:03 “What? You want to race me? I’m the fastest thing around here!” The Hare kicked up a trail of dust. The Tortoise took a slow, determined step. So began an epic race in a small Canadian town that found itself trending around the world. Commentaires "C'était drôle et joyeux. Je veux l'écouter à nouveau!" Taj, 7 ans « Cette aventure audio est tellement géniale ! Elle a vraiment donné vie aux histoires traditionnelles. Mon fils a éclaté de rire pendant certaines parties. Il a capté des mots français et les a même répétés ! De haute qualité, bien produit, amusant et éducatif ! Nous voulons en savoir plus!" Rachel Borwein, mère « C'est drôle et intéressant. La narration était géniale ! Zoé, 9 ans How to Purchase

​ Audio Adventures Episode 1 60 min. ​ Gather around the kitchen table, by the fireplace, tucked into bed, in the car, or wherever you are for some adventure and music. And you might just learn a few French words along the way! Episode 1 includes original music and three classic tales reimagined with delightful characters and surprising twists. Listen Lupus Maximus and the Three Little Pigs Story Sample 00:00 / 00:54 Two brother pigs come to appreciate their little sister’s ingenuity when she outsmarts “...the most handsome, most daring, most petrifyingly feared wolf in all the province of Ontario.” The Princess and the Pea Story Sample 00:00 / 01:05 A lonely prince opens his castle door to find a muddy girl standing there, soaked from head to foot. His mother, the queen, takes one look at the stranger who claims to be royalty and says, “Where are your jewels and crown? And goodness gracious, are you wearing pants?! Les pantalons?” In this tale, appearances are not always what they seem. The Tortoise and the Hare Story Sample 00:00 / 01:03 “What? You want to race me? I’m the fastest thing around here!” The Hare kicked up a trail of dust. The Tortoise took a slow, determined step. So began an epic race in a small Canadian town that found itself trending around the world. Commentaires "C'était drôle et joyeux. Je veux l'écouter à nouveau!" Taj, 7 ans « Cette aventure audio est tellement géniale ! Elle a vraiment donné vie aux histoires traditionnelles. Mon fils a éclaté de rire pendant certaines parties. Il a capté des mots français et les a même répétés ! De haute qualité, bien produit, amusant et éducatif ! Nous voulons en savoir plus!" Rachel Borwein, mère « C'est drôle et intéressant. La narration était géniale ! Zoé, 9 ans How to Purchase

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